Interests: Being with loved ones, doing mommy stuff, spirituality, trying exotic foods, music and dancing, travel, having a nice down-in-your-belly laugh, soaking up the sunshine, listening to the rythm of the rain, watching a really satisfying movie, finding a book that stirs the imagination or touches the soul, finding new recipes to tackle, learning more about fitness and health and incorporating it into my daily routine.

I'd say Alice In Wonderland...I've always been a huge fan of the original cartoon and I also enjoy Tim Burton movies, so I thought that those two aspects combined with the fact that Johnny Depp was in the movie, was extremely enticing and a sure winner;) Needless to say, I loved it! Continue reading

I once heard this saying that goes, "You have friends for a Reason, friends for a Season, and then friends for a Lifetime". Now that I'm a bit older, I truly understand what that means. I've seen so many friends come and go throughout my lifetime...most, I wasn't all that... Continue reading

Growing up, the first game console I ever received was Super Nintendo...it was light grey with purple buttons. And the only reason I received it, was because my older brother convinced me that it was the latest and greatest toy out there at the time (but really, it's because he wanted it for himself!). So I begged my mother to get it for me as my christmas present (which she did) and ended up loving it! I loved anything Mario Bros, but my fave game had to be Mario Cart. I knew about all the hidden tracks and knew that I could do a super leap from one end of the track to the other to gain a 1/2 track lead against my opponent;) The battle mode was awesome...being able to pick up various powers and whip objects (turtle shells) at unsuspecting players was the best! The only other game I enjoyed other than the Mario Bros. games, had to be Street Fighter...and my #1 choice was none other than Chun-li (hopefully, I spelled that right!?). Up to this day, my brother and his friends joke that I sound just like her when I laugh...not sure if that's good or bad, or just plain annoying... :| Hopefully, it's not either of the latter two options;)Now that I have 2 kids of my own, I actually try to steer them away from playing too many video games. Back in the days, I remember playing my video games once in awhile, but then I'd be outside hanging with my buddies the majority of the time...using our imaginations. I feel like these days, kids don't do enough of that. It's all about computers, cell phones, television, and video games!!! They sit there like zombies in some sort of scary trance! I have purchased a Nintendo DS for them, however, they are limited to it's use, and I try to buy games that are not only entertaining, but also stimulating. Thankfully, they are okay with that, and so far it's never been an issue. Continue reading

Public Transit makes me uncomfortable at times. I don't use it very often, but when I do, I always run into certain passengers who fall into specific categories of "that's just SO wrong in so many ways!". Here's my top Eight: 1. Funkadelics: there's a putrid, raunchy stench rising from their bodily crevices which they are completely unaware of (or maybe they are and just don't fancy the use of soap and water on an on-going basis) 2. Queen's of England: they decide that they've had a long day of shopping and deserve to take up 2 or 3 seats for themselves and their lovely shopping bags (I mean, at least offer to move your stupid bags if you see an elderly person or a pregnant woman approach!) 3. Yippity-yaps: not only are they yapping away on their cell phone, but they are being extremely loud and obnoxious too (trust me--we don't care to know why Larry left Miranda standing at the altar or why you are having a bad hair day!) 4. Unbearables: nose-pickers, belchers, and bomb droppers (nuff said) 5. Lack Lusters: they are hacking/coughing up a storm, blowing their nose every 30 seconds, and their eyes are bloodshot...clearly you are too sick to be out and about! Take your butt home and stay in bed! WE DON'T WANT YOUR GERMS!!! 6. Nosey Nellies & Pervs: either one's constant staring is enough to make anyone feel uneasy! Can't you see, that I can clearly see you staring at me??? GEESH! 7. Questionables: those who you see shamelessly munching away on fries, a bag of chips, even a burger...do you not know how many disgusting germs are found on Public Transit? The mere thought of scarfing down a tuna sandwich on a packed bus/train terrifies me!!! Ew. 8. Uppitys: they walk through the subway stations and onto the public transit with a certain air about them...noses touching the clouds, maybe even a little smirk on their face. They behave as though they are better than the rest of the passengers...NEWS FLASH: Buddy, you are riding the same bus/train as the rest of us! We don't care if your bmw is "in the shop".
Obviously, there are no real rules when using Public Transit, but I'd like to think that the above considerations are examples of "what not to do". If you happen to be an offender of 1 or maybe even more of these categories, then I'd suggest you take a good, hard look in the mirror the next time you plan to step foot on a bus or a train...but, this is just a suggestion and you don't have to take it! But I can almost guarantee you that you will make a few enemies if you continue with such behaviour!!!
(Side Note: I realize the below picture is not that of the Toronto Transit Commission, however, I liked the composition of it and decided to use it anyway) Continue reading